Last night's win leaves the Sox percentage points behind the Rays. The next two games of the series more than likely will end in a split (Beckett vs Sonnastine and Garza vs Wakefield) leaving the teams deadlocked.
The Sox would have 10 games remaining (@Toronto for three, Cleveland at home for four and the Yankees at home for three) while the Rays would play 12 games (Minnesota at home for four, @ Baltimore for four and @ Detroit for four) in 11 days. The schedule definitely favors the Red Sox.
The more I think about it the more I like the idea of going all out (with in reason) for the division. The AL East Champ would have home field advantage and draw the White Sox. This is a far better match up than going out west and playing Angels. If the Sox could outlast the Rays they could have home field throughout the playoffs (Angels lose in divisional round, AL won the All Star game so the AL has home field in the World Series). While the biggest concerns are to set the rotation and be healthy (think Lowell and Drew) for the playoffs, the Sox are aiming for the division.
Last night was a breeze. I think the next two games are going to be like playoff games.
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I hope the last few nights have not been an indicator for the playoffs but the Sox will have to find a way to beat the Rays now when it really counts now
I am confident that the Sox are better than they have played vs the Rays. The Rays have a lot going for them (bullpen, swagger, manager) but the Sox have so much experience and confidence. BTW -- I'm pretty sure if someone's wife has a baby during the playoffs, he'll stay with the team!!!
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